Definition of Deserving

1. Adjective. Worthy of being treated in a particular way. "The deserving poor"

Exact synonyms: Worth
Language type: Irony
Similar to: Worthy
Derivative terms: Deservingness, Worth

Definition of Deserving

1. n. Desert; merit.

2. a. Meritorious; worthy; as, a deserving person or act.

Definition of Deserving

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Deserving

desert sand verbena
desert selaginella
desert soil
desert sore
desert sunflower
desert tortoise
desert willow
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deservedly
deservedness
deservednesses
deserver
deservers
deserves
deserving (current term)
deserving(p)
deservingness
deservings
desetope
desex
desexed
desexes
desexing
desexualise
desexualization
desexualize
desexualized
desexualizes
desexualizing

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